Staple Food Fortification Premix Specifications

1. Overview:

Staple food fortification premixes are specially formulated blends of essential vitamins and minerals used to enhance the nutritional value of commonly consumed foods like wheat flour, rice, maize flour, milk, and salt. These premixes help combat micronutrient deficiencies and improve public health.

2. Fortification Standards (As per FSSAI, WHO, and Other Regulatory Guidelines):

• Iron (Fe): 28-42.5 mg/kg
• Folic Acid (B9): 750-1250 mcg/kg
• Vitamin B12: 2.5-4.2 mcg/kg
• Zinc (Zn) (Optional): 20-50 mg/kg
• Vitamin A: 25,000 – 35,000 IU/kg (for oil & dairy products)
• Vitamin D: 3000 – 4500 IU/kg (for milk & flour)

3. Types of Staple Food Fortification Premixes:

• Wheat Flour Fortification Premix: Enriched with Iron, Folic Acid, and Vitamin B12
• Rice Fortification Premix (FRK): Fortified Rice Kernels (FRK) blended with standard rice
• Maize Flour Fortification Premix: Fortified with Iron, Zinc, and Vitamins B9 & B12
• Milk Fortification Premix: Fortified with Vitamin A & D
• Edible Oil Fortification Premix: Vitamin A & D premix for fortifying cooking oil
• Salt Fortification Premix: Iodine & iron fortification for double-fortified salt

4. Physical & Chemical Properties:

• Color: White, off-white, or yellowish (depending on vitamin/mineral content)
• Form: Fine powder, granules, or microencapsulated particles
• Taste & Odor: Neutral, free from foreign taste or odor
• Moisture Content: ≤ 10%
• Solubility: Completely dispersible in flour, rice, milk, or oil

5. Microbiological Standards:

• Yeast & Mold: < 100 cfu/g
• Coliforms: Absent
• E. Coli & Salmonella: Absent

6. Packaging Options:

• Small Packs: 500g / 1kg (For small-scale food processing)
• Bulk Packing: 25kg / 50kg HDPE bags with liner
• Jumbo Bags: 1000kg for large-scale industrial use
• Custom Packaging: Available as per buyer specifications

7. Applications:

• Government Food Programs: Public Distribution System (PDS), Mid-Day Meals, ICDS
• Food Processing Industry: Used in flour mills, rice mills, dairies, and edible oil refineries
• Bakery & Confectionery: Used for fortified breads, biscuits, and snacks
• Nutritional Supplements: Used in ready-to-eat foods and meal replacements

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